Preparing Lots Over 5 Hectares for Bushfire Season

All large lots larger than 5 hectares in size will need to meet the following requirements by the Annual Firebreak Notice deadline.

All buildings and structures must have a minimum of three meters clearance of all combustible material. Structures include private power poles.

Fire breaks must be a minimum of three meters in width and have a minimum overhead clearance of four meters.

Mineral earth or mulched breaks installed within 20 meters inside and along the whole external boundary of land held in continuous ownership up to a maximum of 200 hectates.